Narrated by Ewan McGregor, Humpback Whales not
only offers some incredible footage, but also plenty of information on the
whales. The material on how the whales eat, particularly the information on the
group feeding, is fascinating. And that footage is something I’d never seen
before. The sound for this film is also remarkable, with great audio of the
whales’ song. Apparently the whales that sing are all males, and, according to
this documentary, humpbacks produce a greater variety of sounds than any other
whale. We are treated to several examples of the sounds they make.
The footage of the mother with her newborn is
magnificent. I especially love the footage of the young copying the mother’s
movements. And I love the footage of those folks working to untangle a young
whale from a line. Yes, the film does touch upon the history of hunting whales,
but its focus is on the whales themselves, and has a very positive and
uplifting tone. This film might be just the thing we need to remind us that the
world is actually a good place.
This documentary is offered as a two-disc set, with 4K
UHD, 3D and 2D Blu-ray editions all included. Also, there is a
behind-the-scenes featurette with interviews with director Greg MacGillivray,
producer Shaun MacGillivray, director of photography Brad Ohlund and others
involved in the production. This special feature also includes more information
on the whales’ behavior, and is approximately seventeen minutes. The film’s
trailer is also included.
Humpback Whales is available now through Shout!
Factory.
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